Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Seniors

Scholarship offered to graduating seniors

            The Southside Virginia Herb Society is offering a $500 scholarship for your college journey.  This scholarship is available to high school seniors living in Charlotte, Halifax, Lunenburg or Mecklenburg counties who plan to attend college in the fall of 2017.

            To be considered, the applicant must submit a 500 word typed essay explaining the role that plants or the study of plants/agriculture have played in your life or career goals. On a separate piece of paper include your name, address, phone number, high school or home school and GPA.  Also required is proof of college acceptance.  This must be mailed^, to Southside Virginia Herb Society, c/o Cheryl Jerome, 633 Legrande Ave., Charlotte C. H., VA  23923 and received prior to May 1, 2017.   Visit the Southside Herb Society at Flora Fest from 8:30 to 1 at the Charlotte County Extension Office lawn on April 29 for the annual plant sale and garden programs.  The event is free and open to the public.

                                           633 Legrande Ave.

Street Sweeping Scheduled March 22nd, 2017

l Public Service Announcement:

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), will conduct street sweeping service within the Town of Halifax on Wednesday March 22^nd starting at the Banister River bridge on VA Scenic Byway 360 (Bethel Road) and progressing on North Main Street (Junction US Highway 501) on all VDOT maintained primary roads with curb and gutter, including some residential, residential mixed-use and commercial areas. VDOT will schedule another street sweeping service later in the spring to address secondary roads with curb and gutter.

The VDOT crew plans to sweep the sections along Edmunds Boulevard, the Main Street commercial area from the intersection of Mountain Road to the railroad tracks after 5:00 pm as a convenience to businesses and patrons.

The purpose is to clear any sand residue remaining from road applications during the winter months as performed routinely on an annual basis.

Residents and businesses within the town are encouraged to park vehicles off-street to allow the VDOT road crew full access to curb and gutter areas. The Halifax Police Department will assist with notification and the temporary relocation of any vehicles blocking the sweeping areas.

Once the street sweeping machinery has passed through each area, on-street parking may resume promptly.

Weather permitting, VDOT will complete the street sweeping service in one day or continue the road work if necessary on Thursday March 23^rd, weather permitting. These dates are subject to change with as much advanced notification as possible.

Discover Halifax VA - Weekend Guide

#LOVEHalifaxVA View this email in your browser Discover HalifaxVA Weekend Guide: March 10-12 We hope that you've been enjoying this early Spring weather. If you love live music and find sangria to be oh so satisfying, this weekend is for you.  Oh, and share your adventures on social media using #LoveHalifaxVA. March 10: Live Music at JB's, featuring Craig Hanson. 9 - Midnight March 10: Live Music at Main Street Cafe, featuring Public Consumption. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. March 11: Sangria Saturday at Sans Soucy Vineyards. 1 - 7 p.m. Sangria, Wine, & Staunton River Brewing Company beer + food truck + live music = fantastic outing March 11: Second Saturday Family Art Day at The Prizery. 2 p.m. $10 per family (includes all supplies). Taught by Susi Robbins March 11: Karaoke at Main Street Cafe. 9 p.m.   UPCOMING EVENTS March 16: Art for Adults at Halifax County Library in Halifax. 10 a.m. - Noon March 17: OPENING NIGHT of HONK! Jr. at The Prizery. 7:30 p.m. March 17: Live Music at JB's, featuring Matt Boswell. 9 - Midnight March 17: St. Patrick's Day Party! Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill. 8 p.m. March 18: HONK! Jr. at The Prizery. 11 a.m. March 19: HONK! Jr. at The Prizery. 3 p.m.   March 25: OPENING DAY at South Boston Speedway. Green Flag at 2 p.m.   Pssssst! Hey YOU! Don't miss another exciting opportunity to see a STAR...a galaxy, planets, and other amazing celestial objects through the lenses of high-powered telescopes. Curated by astronomers and star-gazers from across the United States, come out to Staunton River State Park's STAR PARTY on Saturday, March 25. FREE.  On Exhibit... "Of Dragons and Fairies" showing in the Bob Cage Gallery at The Prizery through March. FREE admission.    On Stage... Halifax County is home to two extraordinary opportunities for live arts. Halifax County Little Theatre and The Prizery bring some of the biggest shows, family favorites, classics, and new and exciting ventures to the stage. The Prizery presents... HONK, Jr.! It is the musical story of Hans Christian Anderson's The Ugly Duckling. Great theatre event for the entire family March 17-26 I Have A Dream: The Life and Times of Martin Luther King, Jr. performed by The Virginia Repertory Theatre. Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m.  Copyright © 2017 Halifax County Department of Tourism, All rights reserved. Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this e-mail because you have expressed an interest in Halifax County Virginia Tourism. Don't forget to add This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox. Our mailing address is: Halifax County Department of Tourism 1180 Bill Tuck Highway South Boston, VA 24592 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Market Stroll Swine with Turkey Scratch - May 20th